2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 2003 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 6. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 6.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 6. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 2003 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Discovery 3 | 6 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |