2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 290 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman.
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 Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (281 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
Make | Land Rover | Mini |
Model | Freelander | Countryman |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4133 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1549 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2595 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |