2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1305 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mini Cooper | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mini | Toyota |
| Model | Cooper | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 96 L |
