1966 Mazda Familia vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1966 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1966 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mini Cooper weights approximately 425 kg more than 1966 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mini Cooper (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mazda Familia | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Familia | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 984 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
