1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 679 kg more than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda RX-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8. 2011 Mazda RX-8 has automatic transmission and 1996 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mazda RX-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Discovery | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1411 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1341 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2703 mm |