2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 7 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 2,606 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 335 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Because 2005 Mazda Drifter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 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 (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Drifter | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | Drifter | Cooper |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2606 cc | 1600 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1225 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |