1989 Mazda 626 vs. 2003 Mini One
To start off, 2003 Mini One is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mini One (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mini One should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda 626 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2003 Mini One.
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, 2003 Mini One (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 626. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Mini One will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mazda 626 | 2003 Mini One | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 626 | One |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2480 mm |
