1999 Mazda 626 vs. 2011 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1999 Mazda 626. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper weights approximately 15 kg more than 1999 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 (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda 626. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mazda 626 | 2011 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 626 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |