2005 Mazda Etude vs. 2001 Mini One
To start off, 2005 Mazda Etude is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mini One. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mini One would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mini One is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mini One (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Etude. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mini One should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Etude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mini One weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Mazda Etude. 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, 2001 Mini One (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mini One will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Etude | 2001 Mini One | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Etude | One |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1050 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
