1995 Mazda MX-3 vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda MX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda MX-3 would be higher. Both 1995 Mazda MX-3 and 2009 Mini Cooper are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1995 Mazda MX-3. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda MX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 156 kg more than 1995 Mazda MX-3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda MX-3. (134 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda MX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda MX-3 | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | MX-3 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1059 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
