1994 Mazda 323 vs. 2005 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2005 Mini Cooper is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mini Cooper (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 323. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 323 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Mini Cooper.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Mazda 323 (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 323 | 2005 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 323 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
