1972 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1972 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 443 kg more than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Cosmo | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Cosmo | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1600 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2596 mm |
