1974 Mazda 616 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe weights approximately 248 kg more than 1974 Mazda 616. 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 Coupe (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 616 | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 616 | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1387 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2466 mm |
