1983 Mazda Cosmo 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 Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 175 kg more than 1983 Mazda Cosmo.
Because 1983 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 1983 Mazda Cosmo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda Cosmo | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Cosmo | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2547 mm |
