2001 Mazda Laputa vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda Laputa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda Laputa would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper weights approximately 545 kg more than 2001 Mazda Laputa. 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, 2012 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mazda Laputa | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | Laputa | Cooper |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 658 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |