1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1979 Mazda 626
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 918 kg more than 1979 Mazda 626.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Mazda 626. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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. 1979 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1995 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Land Rover Discovery | 1979 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Discovery | 626 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |