1973 Mazda 110 S vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 110 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 110 S would be higher. At 1,962 cc, 1973 Mazda 110 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 110 S. (108 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 110 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mini Cooper weights approximately 285 kg more than 1973 Mazda 110 S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mini Cooper (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 110 S. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 110 S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 110 S | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 110 S | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1600 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3698 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2466 mm |
