2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Drifter would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1120 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Drifter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Discovery | Drifter |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2499 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 21.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |