1963 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1970 Mazda 616
To start off, 1970 Mazda 616 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. (67 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda 616 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. (84 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Mini Cooper | 1970 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | Mini Cooper | 616 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2480 mm |
