1978 Mazda 626 vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Mazda 626. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (508 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 626 | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
| Model | 626 | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1835 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2922 mm |
