2002 Mazda 6 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,980 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda 6 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 6. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mazda 6 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 6 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 180 L |