2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2008 Mazda B2300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda B2300 (144 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda B2300 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 2008 Mazda B2300. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Mazda B2300 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Defender | B2300 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |