2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2009 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata (158 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 105 kg more than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2009 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 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper. 2009 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Cooper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |