2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2007 Mazda RX-8 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 RX-8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper, 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda RX-8 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | RX-8 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1306 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |