2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover LR2 would be higher.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Cooper. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 2008 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper 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.
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2008 Land Rover LR2 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Land Rover | Mini |
Model | LR2 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1426 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2547 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |