2009 Mini Cooper vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 575 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 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 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, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mini Cooper | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Mini | Land Rover |
| Model | Cooper | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
