2004 Mazda 6 vs. 2005 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2005 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 6 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 Mini Cooper.
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, 2005 Mini Cooper (221 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 6. (207 Nm). This means 2005 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda 6 | 2005 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 6 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 207 Nm | 221 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |