2004 Mazda 6 vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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 Freelander 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 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 6. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 6. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2004 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2004 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda 6 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
Model | 6 | Freelander |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |