2002 Mini Cooper vs. 2002 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2002 Mini Cooper and 2002 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mini Cooper (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2002 Saturn Vue. (143 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2002 Saturn Vue.
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, 2002 Mini Cooper (210 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Saturn Vue. (206 Nm). This means 2002 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mini Cooper | 2002 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Mini | Saturn |
| Model | Cooper | Vue |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
