1983 Mazda 929 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1983 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda 929 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
| Model | 929 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2745 mm |
