1981 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mini Cooper weights approximately 127 kg more than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Mazda Cosmo 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 1981 Mazda Cosmo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (167 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda Cosmo | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Cosmo | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3713 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2466 mm |
