2003 Mazda 6 vs. 2010 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 6. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 325 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.
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, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 6. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda 6 | 2010 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
| Model | 6 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4498 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
