2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 960 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper. 2006 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Land Rover | Mini |
Model | Discovery | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 50 L |