1996 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Range Rover. (188 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 875 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Because 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Range Rover | 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mini |
| Model | Range Rover | Cooper Clubman |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
