2012 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Mini Roadster
To start off, 2013 Mini Roadster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Land Rover Defender would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1463 kg more than 2013 Mini Roadster.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Roadster. (260 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Mini Roadster | |
Make | Land Rover | Mini |
Model | Defender | Roadster |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 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 Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |