1999 Mazda Demio vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda Demio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda Demio would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1999 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 240 kg more than 1999 Mazda Demio. 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Demio. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Demio. 2009 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 1999 Mazda Demio has manual transmission. 1999 Mazda Demio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda Demio | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Demio | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2470 mm |
