2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Mazda Premacy
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 Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda Premacy 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 58 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1055 kg more than 2004 Mazda Premacy. 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 2004 Mazda Premacy. 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| 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 | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 188 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 | 2440 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 58 L |
