2002 Mini One vs. 2010 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2010 Saturn Vue is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mini One. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mini One would be higher. At 2,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saturn Vue (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2002 Mini One. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Saturn Vue (227 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mini One. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mini One. 2010 Saturn Vue has automatic transmission and 2002 Mini One has manual transmission. 2002 Mini One will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Saturn Vue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mini One | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Mini | Saturn |
| Model | One | Vue |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
