2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 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 1075 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Land Rover | Mini |
Model | Discovery | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 50 L |