2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 673 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
Make | Land Rover | Mini |
Model | Defender | Cooper Countryman |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1600 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 181 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1385 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2596 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 47 L |