2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 570 kg more than 2002 Mazda 6.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mazda 6. 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, 2002 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Defender | 6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
