2005 Mini One vs. 2003 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2005 Mini One is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Echo would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Echo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Echo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Mini One. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 2005 Mini One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mini One weights approximately 165 kg more than 2003 Toyota Echo.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Echo. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mini One will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mini One | 2003 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Mini | Toyota |
| Model | One | Echo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
