1994 Saab 900 vs. 2011 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Saab 900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Saab 900 would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1994 Saab 900. (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1994 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Saab 900 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1994 Saab 900 (263 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1994 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Saab 900 | 2011 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Saab | Mini |
| Model | 900 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
