1992 Mazda 626 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1992 Mazda 626. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1992 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 1 kg more than 1992 Mazda 626. 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda 626. (221 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mazda 626 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 626 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1432 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2547 mm |