1995 Mazda 626 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1498 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
| Model | 626 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
