1983 Mazda 323 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 30 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 425 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 323 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1071 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2467 mm |