2009 Mini Cooper vs. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1415 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 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2013 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, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2009 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2009 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mini Cooper | 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mini | Toyota |
Model | Cooper | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 93 L |