1996 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 14 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, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (188 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 845 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mini Cooper. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Range Rover | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mini |
| Model | Range Rover | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3698 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2466 mm |
