2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 1,837 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (139 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 330 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Because 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman 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, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Cooper Countryman |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1837 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1788 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1562 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2596 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |