2011 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1478 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mini |
| Model | Defender | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
