1972 Mazda Chante 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 Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Chante 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 138 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 635 kg more than 1972 Mazda Chante. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mazda Chante | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | Chante | Cooper |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 358 cc | 1598 cc |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2470 mm |