1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 36 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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP) has 122 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 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 75 kg more than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda RX-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie II | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Serie II | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1306 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 189 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
