1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 9 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 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 (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper. 2008 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Land Rover | Mini |
Model | Freelander | Cooper |
Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |