2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Mini One
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mini One. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mini One would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 942 kg more than 2005 Mini One.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mini One. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mini One. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mini One.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Mini One | |
Make | Land Rover | Mini |
Model | Defender | One |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1364 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 50 L |