2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda 626 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 79 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1994 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | 626 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
