2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1987 Mazda 626
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1588 kg more than 1987 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Mazda 626. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 626. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1987 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Defender | 626 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
