2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1134 kg more than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (155 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Defender | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1839 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 983 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 48 L |