2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2000 Mini MK VII
To start off, both 2000 Mazda Familia and 2000 Mini MK VII were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mini MK VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mini MK VII (96 HP @ 6130 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mini MK VII should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Familia weights approximately 45 kg more than 2000 Mini MK VII.
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, 2000 Mini MK VII, 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 Mini MK VII (115 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Mini MK VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Familia | 2000 Mini MK VII | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | Familia | MK VII |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6130 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2040 mm |