2003 Mini One vs. 2003 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2003 Mini One and 2003 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mini One is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mini One (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Skoda Fabia. (53 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mini One should accelerate faster than 2003 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 35 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Mini One (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Skoda Fabia. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Mini One will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mini One | 2003 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Mini | Skoda |
| Model | One | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1055 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 |
