2002 Mazda 6 vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Mazda 6 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 680 kg more than 2002 Mazda 6.
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 Mazda 6 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (216 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda 6 | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 6 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2990 mm |
