[Miniata]

I've had a 2005 Mini Cooper for a little over seven years and I've had my BRZ for three months, both with manual trans. I bought both with autocrossing in mind, and special ordered my Mini with minimal options to keep the weight down (2370 lbs in stock class autocross trim), but did get the optional sport suspension and sport seats.

I love both cars, and I'm glad I didn't have to get rid of my Mini to get the BRZ, as I've grown very attached to it over the years. If I had to choose only one though, it would have to be the BRZ. Four of the top factors would be RWD vs FWD, the lower seating position of the BRZ, the BRZ has an LSD, the Cooper doesn't and the BRZ is a little bit faster in a straight line.