2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 842 kg more than 1998 Mazda RX-7.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mazda RX-7. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda RX-7. (294 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Defender | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2616 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 265 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |