2000 Mazda Laputa vs. 2002 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2002 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Laputa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Laputa would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mini Cooper (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Laputa.
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, 2002 Mini Cooper (149 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm). This means 2002 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Laputa | 2002 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Laputa | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
