1997 Mazda 626 vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1997 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman weights approximately 95 kg more than 1997 Mazda 626. 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, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda 626. (145 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mazda 626 | 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 626 | Cooper Clubman |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2548 mm |
