1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 165 kg more than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper, 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (241 Nm). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Cooper |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1432 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2547 mm |