1978 Mazda 616 vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mini Cooper weights approximately 383 kg more than 1978 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 616 | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 616 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3713 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2466 mm |