2005 Mini One vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Mini One is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Mini One. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Mini One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mini One weights approximately 83 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
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, 2005 Mini One (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Mini One will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2001 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Mini One has manual transmission. 2005 Mini One will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mini One | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Mini | Honda |
| Model | One | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
