2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 410 kg more than 1994 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Defender | 626 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |
