2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Mazda 6

To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 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 2,402 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 1 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1220 kg more than 2005 Mazda 6. 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 2005 Mazda 6. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (323 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Land Rover Defender 2005 Mazda 6
Make Land Rover Mazda
Model Defender 6
Year Released 2009 2005
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2402 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 120 HP 119 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 323 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94.6 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.5:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2708 kg 1488 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 2030 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 24.2 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 64 L


 

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