1978 Mazda 929 vs. 2005 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2005 Mini Cooper is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mini Cooper (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Mini Cooper.
Because 1978 Mazda 929 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 1978 Mazda 929. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1978 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 929 | 2005 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 929 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |