2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda RX-01. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda RX-01 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 920 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 2001 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1995 Mazda RX-01 has manual transmission. 1995 Mazda RX-01 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Discovery | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Discovery | RX-01 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |