2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 816 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Mazda 626. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Defender | 626 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |