2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2002 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Mini Cooper. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2002 Mini Cooper.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mini Cooper. (210 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2002 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mini |
| Model | Defender | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
