2001 Mini One vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mini One. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mini One would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mini One is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mini One (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mini One should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Panda weights approximately 10 kg more than 2001 Mini One.
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, 2001 Mini One (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (131 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Mini One will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mini One | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Mini | Fiat |
| Model | One | Panda |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |
