2006 Mini One vs. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mini One. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mini One would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata (158 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Mini One. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2006 Mini One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mini One weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mini One, 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, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini One. (181 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini One. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata has automatic transmission and 2006 Mini One has manual transmission. 2006 Mini One will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini One | 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Mini | Mazda |
| Model | One | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
