2002 Mini One vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2002 Mini One and 2002 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 Mini One. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2002 Mini One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 75 kg more than 2002 Mini One. 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mini One. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mini One.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mini One | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mini | Toyota |
| Model | One | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 81.5 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 | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
