2002 Mini Cooper vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2002 Mini Cooper. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2002 Mini Cooper.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mini Cooper. (210 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mini Cooper. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2002 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2002 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mini Cooper | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Mini | Land Rover |
| Model | Cooper | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2891 mm |
