1983 Mazda 323 vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mini Cooper weights approximately 485 kg more than 1983 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, 2007 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda 323 | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 323 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
