2002 Mazda B2500 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2002 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Because 2002 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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 Countryman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda B2500. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda B2500 | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | B2500 | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2596 mm |
