2008 Mazda DrifterX vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda DrifterX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda DrifterX would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda DrifterX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda DrifterX weights approximately 185 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Because 2008 Mazda DrifterX 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 2008 Mazda DrifterX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda DrifterX. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda DrifterX | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | DrifterX | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
