2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda B4000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda B4000 would be higher. At 4,031 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1041 kg more than 2004 Mazda B4000.
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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B4000. (323 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B4000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2004 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Defender | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 4031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |
