1975 Mazda RX-2 vs. 2011 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1975 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1975 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper weights approximately 335 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX-2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Mazda RX-2 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 RX-2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda RX-2 | 2011 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | RX-2 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2466 mm |