2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2005 Mini One
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mini One. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mini One would be higher. Both 2008 Mini Cooper and 2005 Mini One are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Mini One. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Mini One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 100 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.
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, 2008 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mini One. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mini One.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mini Cooper | 2005 Mini One | |
| Make | Mini | Mini |
| Model | Cooper | One |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
