2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (174 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Mini Cooper. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander 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 Freelander (240 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mini |
| Model | Freelander | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2489 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
