2002 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1986 Mazda 626
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 626. (117 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 938 kg more than 1986 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Mazda 626. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 626. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 626. 2002 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1986 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1986 Mazda 626 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Discovery | 1986 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Discovery | 626 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1986 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |