2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Mazda Protege
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Protege. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Protege would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 923 kg more than 2000 Mazda Protege. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mazda Protege. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery (441 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege. 2000 Mazda Protege has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mazda Protege will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2000 Mazda Protege | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | Protege |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
