2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Freelander and 2009 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1507 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Land Rover | Mini |
Model | Freelander | Cooper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |