2011 Mini Cooper vs. 2010 Mazda 2
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mazda 2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda 2 would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 2. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper weights approximately 170 kg more than 2010 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 2. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mini Cooper | 2010 Mazda 2 | |
Make | Mini | Mazda |
Model | Cooper | 2 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3729 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |