1986 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,354 cc, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1986 Mazda RX-7. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda RX-7.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Mazda RX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda RX-7. (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mazda RX-7 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
| Model | RX-7 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | electric |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2745 mm |
