1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Mazda 626
To start off, 2002 Mazda 626 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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 35 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 626. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 958 kg more than 2002 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mazda 626. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 626. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Discovery | 626 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |