1979 Mazda 929 vs. 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman weights approximately 145 kg more than 1979 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Mazda 929. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman, 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, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda 929 | 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 929 | Cooper Clubman |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3957 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2548 mm |