2005 Mini One vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Mini One and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2005 Mini One. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mini One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 Mini One. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mini One, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mini One. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mini One. 2005 Porsche 911 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. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mini One | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mini | Porsche |
| Model | One | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
