2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda Etude. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Defender | Etude |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1839 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 55 L |
