2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2000 Mazda 323
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP) has 47 more horse power than 2000 Mazda 323. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 970 kg more than 2000 Mazda 323. 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 2000 Mazda 323. 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda 323. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2000 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Defender | 323 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1147 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 55 L |