1974 Mazda RX-4 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda RX-4 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1974 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1974 Mazda RX-4. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper weights approximately 165 kg more than 1974 Mazda RX-4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Mazda RX-4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Mazda RX-4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mazda RX-4 | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | RX-4 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2466 mm |