2002 Mini One vs. 2002 Skoda Fabia

To start off, both 2002 Mini One and 2002 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mini One is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mini One (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mini One should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 34 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Mini One (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Mini One will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Fabia.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Mini One 2002 Skoda Fabia
Make Mini Skoda
Model One Fabia
Year Released 2002 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1597 cc 1390 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 126 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 77 mm 76.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.8 mm 75.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.6:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1040 kg 1074 kg
Vehicle Length 3630 mm 3970 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 45 L


 

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