1975 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 37 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 2,292 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (115 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 291 kg more than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman will offer significantly more control. 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 Countryman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Cosmo | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Cosmo | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2596 mm |
