1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mini |
| Model | 109 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2467 mm |
