2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2005 Saturn L
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Saturn L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saturn L would be higher. At 2,194 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saturn L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn L (135 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Mini Cooper. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn L should accelerate faster than 2006 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn L weights approximately 195 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper. 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, 2006 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn L. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini Cooper | 2005 Saturn L | |
| Make | Mini | Saturn |
| Model | Cooper | L |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
