2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster weights approximately 335 kg more than 2003 Fiat Panda. 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | Panda | Cooper Roadster |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1249 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
