2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2011 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper is newer by 6 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper (181 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2011 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mini |
| Model | Freelander | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 181 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
