2002 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2003 Mazda 6
To start off, 2003 Mazda 6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 6. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 835 kg more than 2003 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 6. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | 2003 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Range Rover | 6 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |
