2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2006 Mini One
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mini One. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mini One would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2006 Mini One. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mini One.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mini One. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 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 LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini One. (181 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini One. 2008 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2006 Mini One has manual transmission. 2006 Mini One will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover LR2 | 2006 Mini One | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mini |
| Model | LR2 | One |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
