2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Drifter would be higher. At 2,606 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1148 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Drifter | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
| Model | Drifter | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2606 cc | 2402 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2708 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
