2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1962 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Mini Countryman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Mini Countryman would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1962 Mini Countryman. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1962 Mini Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Familia weights approximately 120 kg more than 1962 Mini Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia 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 2000 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1962 Mini Countryman, 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, 2000 Mazda Familia (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mini Countryman. (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mini Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1962 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Familia | Countryman |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 846 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2140 mm |
