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The Cars > The Rivals
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Ever wondered how the Mini stacked up against its 1990s rivals? Let's take a look at each one of the main competitors to the MPi and see how the Mini fared.

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Fiat Cinquecento Sporting
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Ford KA 2

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Daihatsu Cuore Avanzato TR-XX R4
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Rover Mini 1.3i*


Performance
0-60 mph
Top Speed
Economy (claimed)
Power
Torque
Engine
Size
Configuration
Drivetrain layout
Fuel system
Aspiration
Compression ratio
Transmission
Transmission
Chassis
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Front brakes
Rear brakes
Wheels & Tyres
Tyre size
Wheels
Dimensions
Total length
Total width
Total height
Wheelbase
Front track
Rear track
Kerb weight
Sales
Price when new
Year introduced
End of production
13.5 seconds
93 mph
45 mpg
54 bhp @ 5500 rpm
63 ft-lb @ 3250 rpm
   
1108 cc
I4, SOHC, 8 total valves
Front-engine, FWD
Single-point injection
Natural
9.6:1
     
5-speed manual
   
Ind. MacP. Strut, ARB
Ind. lower wish, coils
Disc
Drum
  
155/65 R13
13" alloy
  
3226 mm
1486 mm
1435 mm
2200 mm
1270 mm
1276 mm
735 kg
  
£7,450
1994
1998
13.8 seconds
96 mph
47.9 mpg
59 bhp @ 5000 rpm
77 ft-lb @ 2500 rpm
  
1299 cc
I4, OHV, 8 total valves
Front-engine, FWD
EEC V fuel injection
Natural
9.5:1
     
5-speed manual
   
Ind. MacPherson Strut
Semi indep. twist beam
Disc
Drum
  
165/65 R13
13" steel
  
3620 mm
1631 mm
1368 mm
2448 mm
1395 mm
1411 mm
908 kg
  
£8,880
1996
2008
10.0 seconds
98 mph
52.3 mpg
64 bhp @ 7500 rpm
74 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
  
659 cc
I4, DOHC, 16 total valves
Front-engine, AWD
Multi-point injection
Turbo
-
     
5-speed manual
   
Ind. MacPherson Strut
MacP. strut, dual link
Vented Disc
Drum
  
155/65 R13
13" alloy
  
3290 mm
1390 mm
1460 mm
2300 mm
1220 mm
1210 mm
700 kg
  
£9,000
1994
1998
12.2 seconds
90 mph
43.0 mpg
63 bhp @ 5500 rpm
70 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm
  
1275 cc
I4, OHV, 8 total valves
Front-engine, FWD
Multi-point injection
Natural
10.5:1
     
4-speed manual
   
Ind. rubber wishbone
Ind. trailing arms rubber
Disc
Drum
  
145/70 R12
12" alloy
  
3055 mm
1440 mm
1340 mm
2035 mm
1234 mm
1203 mm
715 kg
  
£8,995
1996
2000

*Specification applies to standard, 12" wheel versions.

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