2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 6 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 2,604 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman 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.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Drifter | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Drifter | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2604 cc | 1600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1455 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2596 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 47 L |
