2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 850 kg more than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon. (183 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Defender | Sport Wagon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 130 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 183 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |