2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1985 Mazda 323
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 460 kg more than 1985 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Mazda 323. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1985 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | 323 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
