2006 Mazda Drifter vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda Drifter would be higher. At 2,606 cc, 2006 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
Because 2006 Mazda Drifter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mazda Drifter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Coupe (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda Drifter | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Drifter | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2606 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 50 L |
