2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 221 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Mazda 929. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1986 Mazda 929 (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. 1986 Mazda 929 has automatic transmission and 2004 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2004 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mazda 929 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Freelander | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Freelander | 929 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
