1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2006 Mazda 6
To start off, 2006 Mazda 6 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,964 cc, 2006 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 6 (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2006 Mazda 6.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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, 2006 Mazda 6 (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Land Rover 109 | 2006 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | 109 | 6 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2964 cc |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |