2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Drifter would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Drifter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter 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, 2005 Mazda Drifter (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Drifter | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | Drifter | Cooper |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |