2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Mazda 6
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda 6 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 49 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6. (138 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 6 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mazda 6. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 6. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Discovery | 6 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |