1975 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1996 Mini MK VII
To start off, 1996 Mini MK VII is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mini MK VII (96 HP @ 6130 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mini MK VII should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 355 kg more than 1996 Mini MK VII.
Because 1975 Mazda Cosmo 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 1975 Mazda Cosmo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mini MK VII, 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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mini MK VII. (115 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mini MK VII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Cosmo | 1996 Mini MK VII | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Cosmo | MK VII |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6130 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2040 mm |
