1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1997 Mazda 626
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1997 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 995 kg more than 1997 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda 626. (151 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1997 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | 626 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
