1980 Mazda 929 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 225 kg more than 1980 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda 929. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mazda 929 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 929 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |