2007 Mazda 6 vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,431 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 440 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 6 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
