1996 Mazda 121 vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 121. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mini Cooper weights approximately 324 kg more than 1996 Mazda 121. 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, 2007 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 121. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mazda 121 | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 121 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 991 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |