1971 Mazda 1000 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper weights approximately 585 kg more than 1971 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Mazda 1000 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 1971 Mazda 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper, 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, 2012 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda 1000 | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 1000 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2466 mm |
