1986 Mazda 929 vs. 2013 Mini Coupe
To start off, 2013 Mini Coupe is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Coupe (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Coupe should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Coupe weights approximately 15 kg more than 1986 Mazda 929. 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 Coupe (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mazda 929 | 2013 Mini Coupe | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 929 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2467 mm |
