2009 Mazda B4000 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda B4000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda B4000 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2009 Mazda B4000. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda B4000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1368 kg more than 2009 Mazda B4000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda B4000. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda B4000. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda B4000 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda B4000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda B4000 | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
| Model | B4000 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4034 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 86 L |
