2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2004 Mazda B4000

To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda B4000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda B4000 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (301 HP) has 94 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B4000. (207 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B4000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 913 kg more than 2004 Mazda B4000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 LR3 (427 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B4000. (323 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B4000.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Land Rover LR3 2004 Mazda B4000
Make Land Rover Mazda
Model LR3 B4000
Year Released 2005 2004
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4392 cc 4029 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 301 HP 207 HP
Torque 427 Nm 323 Nm
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 85 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 9.0:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2461 kg 1548 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 5160 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 3200 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.1 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 86 L 74 L


 

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