2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 10 more horse power than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (161 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Defender | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 58 L |
