1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 is newer by 48 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (213 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 890 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 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, 2007 Mazda 6 (267 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 2007 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Land Rover 109 | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | 109 | 6 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |