1995 Mazda MX-3 vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 15 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. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1995 Mazda MX-3. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda MX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mini Cooper weights approximately 166 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, 2010 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda MX-3. (134 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | MX-3 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3713 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |