1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 929 (83 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 430 kg more than 1978 Mazda 929.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Land Rover Serie II (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie II | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Serie II | 929 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
