1987 Mazda 626 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 626. (146 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 626 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 626. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mazda 626 | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 626 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2466 mm |