2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Drifter would be higher. At 2,499 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1231 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. 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 2005 Mazda Drifter. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Defender | Drifter |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2499 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 1055 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
