2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Mazda 2
To start off, 2010 Mazda 2 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 85 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 2. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1122 kg more than 2010 Mazda 2. 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 2010 Mazda 2. 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 2010 Mazda 2. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 2. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2010 Mazda 2 has manual transmission. 2010 Mazda 2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Mazda 2 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Discovery | 2 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 43 L |