2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2003 Mini One
To start off, both 2003 Land Rover Discovery and 2003 Mini One were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2003 Mini One. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2003 Mini One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 980 kg more than 2003 Mini One. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mini One. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mini One. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mini One. 2003 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2003 Mini One has manual transmission. 2003 Mini One will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Land Rover Discovery | 2003 Mini One | |
Make | Land Rover | Mini |
Model | Discovery | One |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2480 mm |