2003 Mini One vs. 2003 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2003 Mini One and 2003 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Saab 03-Sep (250 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2003 Mini One. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2003 Mini One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 645 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Saab 03-Sep (370 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mini One. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mini One.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mini One | 2003 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Mini | Saab |
| Model | One | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
