MINI Cooper vs. Nissan 350Z Review

Utility
The MINI Cooper will most definitely prove handier than the 350Z for those of you with frequent child-cargo.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Nissan 350Z packs quite a wallop and will knock the MINI Cooper down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With that kind of horsepower, the Nissan is a true sports car.

Dimensions
The Nissan is tremendously heavier than the MINI Cooper. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan 350Z than the MINI Cooper because of its larger tank. The Cooper fits in smaller parking spaces than the 350Z. The MINI Cooper's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a nimbler feel in daily traffic than the Nissan 350Z.

Convenience
You most certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Nissan 350Z than with the MINI Cooper, as both offer similar mileage ranges.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the MINI Cooper to the dealership as the Nissan 350Z. The Nissan 350Z pales in comparison to the MINI Cooper regarding gas mileage. The MINI Cooper will save you money at the pump compared to the 350Z. With respect to MSRP, the Nissan 350Z costs tremendously more than the MINI. The Nissan 350Z will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the MINI Cooper. The MINI Cooper will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Nissan 350Z.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the MINI Cooper and the 350Z quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Nissan 350Z's engine is tremendously larger than the MINI Cooper's. Keep in mind that bigger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The Nissan 350Z packs quite a punch compared to the MINI Cooper with respect to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque equals pickup, and the Nissan will have picked up and gone by the time the MINI Cooper finally gets moving.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Nissan offers a bit more head room than the MINI Cooper, there really isn't much of a difference.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Nissan 350Z isn't quite as generous as the MINI Cooper's.