2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Nissan Altima would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Altima weights approximately 34 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman.
Because 2013 Mini Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Countryman will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Nissan Altima (349 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman. 2013 Mini Countryman has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Mini Countryman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Altima | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Nissan | Mini |
| Model | Altima | Countryman |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4595 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1561 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2675 mm | 2595 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 47 L |
