1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 1998 Mazda 323
To start off, 1998 Mazda 323 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda 323 (114 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 332 kg more than 1998 Mazda 323.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mazda 323. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1998 Mazda 323 (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88. 1998 Mazda 323 has automatic transmission and 1960 Land Rover 88 has manual transmission. 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mazda 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Land Rover 88 | 1998 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | 88 | 323 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2520 mm |