1993 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 155 kg more than 1993 Mazda RX-7.
Because 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mazda RX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda RX-7 | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | RX-7 | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2596 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 47 L |
