1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 6 (170 HP) has 103 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 216 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 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 Mazda 6 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 2011 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Land Rover 109 | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | 109 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2789 mm |
