2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Mazda 5
To start off, 2009 Mazda 5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 26 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 5. (154 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 5.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda 5. 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 (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 5. (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Defender | 5 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3947 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |