2005 Mazda 6 vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda 6 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
Model | 6 | Freelander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 207 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |