2008 Mazda 6 vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Mazda 6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 932 kg more than 2008 Mazda 6.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 6. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda 6 | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 6 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 232 HP |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1384 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 96 L |
