1993 Mazda 626 vs. 2003 Mini One
To start off, 2003 Mini One is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda 626 (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2003 Mini One. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mini One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda 626 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2003 Mini One. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Mini One (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda 626. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Mini One will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda 626 | 2003 Mini One | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 626 | One |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2480 mm |
