2009 Mini Cooper vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 590 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mini Cooper | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mini | Toyota |
| Model | Cooper | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 81 L |
