1987 Mazda 929 vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 24 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, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman.
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, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman, 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, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 929 | 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 929 | Cooper Clubman |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2548 mm |
