1987 Mazda 929 vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Because 1987 Mazda 929 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 1987 Mazda 929. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper. 2007 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 1987 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1987 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mazda 929 | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 929 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |