1980 Mazda 323 vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (172 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 323. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 335 kg more than 1980 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda 323. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mazda 323 | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 323 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
