2003 Mazda 6 vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Mazda 6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 6. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 865 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 6. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda 6 | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 6 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
