2003 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Mazda 6
To start off, 2006 Mazda 6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,259 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 6 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2006 Mazda 6 (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Freelander | 6 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2259 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |