2000 Mazda 121 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2000 Mazda 121. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 300 kg more than 2000 Mazda 121. 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda 121. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda 121 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 121 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2467 mm |
