1979 Mazda 121 vs. 2005 Mini Cooper

To start off, 2005 Mini Cooper is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mini Cooper (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 9 kg more than 2005 Mini Cooper.

Because 1979 Mazda 121 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 1979 Mazda 121. 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, 1979 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mini Cooper.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Mazda 121 2005 Mini Cooper
Make Mazda Mini
Model 121 Cooper
Year Released 1979 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 3000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.6:1 10.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1134 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 3630 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2470 mm


 

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