2004 Mazda 6 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1288 kg more than 2004 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 6. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda 6 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
Model | 6 | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |