2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1228 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (281 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mini |
| Model | Defender | Countryman |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 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 | 2708 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4133 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2595 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 47 L |
