1997 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2004 Mini Cooper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Mini Cooper. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 945 kg more than 2004 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (321 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm). This means 1997 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mini |
| Model | Discovery | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
| 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 | 181 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
