1996 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1987 Mazda 626
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (188 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 626. (146 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 770 kg more than 1987 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Mazda 626. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover 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, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 626. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Range Rover | 1987 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Range Rover | 626 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
