2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1974 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda RX-4 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1974 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Mazda RX-4. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 945 kg more than 1974 Mazda RX-4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mazda RX-4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1974 Mazda RX-4 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Defender | RX-4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
