1995 Mini MK VI vs. 1995 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 1995 Mini MK VI and 1995 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Polo (73 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1995 Mini MK VI. (41 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1995 Mini MK VI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 340 kg more than 1995 Mini MK VI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Volkswagen Polo (129 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mini MK VI. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mini MK VI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mini MK VI | 1995 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Mini | Volkswagen |
| Model | MK VI | Polo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
