1996 Mazda MPV vs. 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda MPV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda MPV would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mazda MPV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1996 Mazda MPV. (146 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda MPV weights approximately 425 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Because 1996 Mazda MPV is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Mazda MPV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Clubman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda MPV. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mazda MPV | 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | MPV | Cooper Clubman |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3957 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2548 mm |