1983 Mazda 929 vs. 2004 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2004 Mini Cooper is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mini Cooper (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda 929 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2004 Mini Cooper.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Mazda 929 (160 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm). This means 1983 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda 929 | 2004 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 929 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
