1987 Mazda 929 vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 23 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 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 65 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 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 (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 929 | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 929 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2183 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3698 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2466 mm |
