2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Mini One
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Panda and 2005 Mini One were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mini One is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mini One (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mini One should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mini One. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Mini One (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mini One will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2005 Mini One | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | Panda | One |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
