1973 Mazda Familia vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Familia 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 98 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 325 kg more than 1973 Mazda Familia. 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 (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Familia | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Familia | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2470 mm |
