2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 718 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Countryman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman.
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2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
Make | Land Rover | Mini |
Model | Discovery | Countryman |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4097 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1993 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1561 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2595 mm |