1972 Mazda 616 vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 616 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 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 215 kg more than 1972 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mazda 616 | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 616 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |