2006 Mazda 2 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda 2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda 2 would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 2. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 2. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda 2 | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 2 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
