2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda 626 (161 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 851 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Mazda 626. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Defender | 626 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2620 mm |
