1973 Mazda 929 vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 427 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1478 kg more than 1973 Mazda 929. 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 Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mazda 929. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda 929 | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
Model | 929 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1783 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2743 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 88 L |