1971 Honda Z vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Z would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1971 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1566 kg more than 1971 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Honda Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Z. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1971 Honda Z has manual transmission. 1971 Honda Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Z | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Z | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |
