2005 Mazda 6 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 1,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 6 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 6 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1835 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 85 mm |
| 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
