1976 Mazda 818 vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 333 kg more than 1976 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Mazda 818 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 1976 Mazda 818. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818. 2009 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 1976 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1976 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mazda 818 | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 818 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2470 mm |