1999 Mazda 323 vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1999 Mazda 323. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 168 kg more than 1999 Mazda 323. 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, 2008 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda 323. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda 323 | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 323 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 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 |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
