2003 Mini One vs. 2007 Nissan Note
To start off, 2007 Nissan Note is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mini One. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mini One would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Note is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Note (85 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Mini One. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Note should accelerate faster than 2003 Mini One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Note weights approximately 220 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, 2007 Nissan Note (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mini One. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Note will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mini One.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mini One | 2007 Nissan Note | |
| Make | Mini | Nissan |
| Model | One | Note |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 46 L |
