2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 4,031 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B2500 (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 781 kg more than 2004 Mazda B2500.
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 Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2500. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 4031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2990 mm |
