1968 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1968 Mini MK II
To start off, both 1968 Mazda Cosmo and 1968 Mini MK II were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,964 cc, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1968 Mini MK II. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1968 Mini MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 330 kg more than 1968 Mini MK II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Mazda Cosmo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Mazda Cosmo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Mini MK II, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mini MK II. (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mini MK II.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Cosmo | 1968 Mini MK II | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | Cosmo | MK II |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 34 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2040 mm |