1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 310 kg more than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper, 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (131 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2547 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
