1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Mini Cooper. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2006 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 275 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (151 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Land Rover | Mini |
Model | Freelander | Cooper |
Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |