1961 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin Mini Cooper would be higher. At 2,718 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 2124 kg more than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. (74 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Mini Cooper | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | Mini Cooper | Discovery |
Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 82 L |