2005 Mazda 2 vs. 2005 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2005 Mazda 2 and 2005 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mini Cooper (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 2. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 2.
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 (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 2. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 2. 2005 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda 2 has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda 2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 2 | 2005 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 2 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
