2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1973 Mazda 929
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 929.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 1973 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Defender | 929 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 55 L |
