1970 Mazda 1000 vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 461 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1962 kg more than 1970 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mazda 1000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 1000. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1970 Mazda 1000 has manual transmission. 1970 Mazda 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda 1000 | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
| Model | 1000 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2878 mm |
