1973 Mazda Luce vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 2,620 cc, 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (151 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda Luce | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | Luce | Cooper |
Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2620 cc | 1597 cc |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |