2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 755 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Toyota | Mini |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 180 L | 50 L |
