1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 2001 Mini One
To start off, 2001 Mini One is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mini One (115 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mini One should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 450 kg more than 2001 Mini One.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mini One. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1971 Land Rover Serie II (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mini One. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mini One.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie II | 2001 Mini One | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mini |
| Model | Serie II | One |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2470 mm |
