1981 Mazda 323 vs. 1974 Mini Clubman
To start off, 1981 Mazda 323 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mini Clubman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mini Clubman would be higher. At 1,069 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda 323 (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Mini Clubman. (38 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mini Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda 323 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1974 Mini Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Mazda 323 (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mini Clubman. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mini Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda 323 | 1974 Mini Clubman | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 323 | Clubman |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1069 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2040 mm |
