2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 1057 kg more than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 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 @ 1950 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Defender | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 112 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
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 | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |