2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2009 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 771 kg more than 2009 Mazda CX-7.
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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda CX-7. (350 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 2259 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 244 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 69 L |
