1971 Mazda 818 vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 315 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Mazda 818 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 818. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mazda 818 | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 818 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2470 mm |