1993 Mazda 626 vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1993 Mazda 626. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda 626.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda 626. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda 626. 2005 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1993 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1993 Mazda 626 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda 626 | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
| Model | 626 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
