1992 Mazda 323 vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1992 Mazda 323. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1992 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mini Cooper weights approximately 285 kg more than 1992 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda 323. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mazda 323 | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 323 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |