2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2002 Mazda Laputa
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 Laputa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda Laputa 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 @ 1950 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1367 kg more than 2002 Mazda Laputa. 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 2002 Mazda Laputa. 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2002 Mazda Laputa | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Defender | Laputa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 60.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 30 L |