2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1996 Mazda 121
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 121. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1996 Mazda 121. 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 1996 Mazda 121. 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 121. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1996 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Defender | 121 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2460 mm |