1994 Mazda 323 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 19 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 323. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 105 kg more than 1994 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Mazda 323 (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Mazda 323 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 323 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1840 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2467 mm |