2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2008 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2008 Mini Cooper and 2008 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 390 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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 Saab 05-Sep (350 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mini Cooper | 2008 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Mini | Saab |
Model | Cooper | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |