2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda 6 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 463 kg more than 2005 Mazda 6.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda 6. 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) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (210 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Defender | 6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2262 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 210 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1407 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 68 L |