1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1994 Land Rover Defender. (182 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1994 Land Rover Defender.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Mazda RX-01. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Land Rover Defender | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Defender | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |
