2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Mazda MX
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda MX would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda MX (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda MX should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mazda MX. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX. 2004 Mazda MX has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mazda MX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2004 Mazda MX | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Defender | MX |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2760 mm |