1996 Mazda 121 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 121. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1484 kg more than 1996 Mazda 121. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Mazda 121. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 121. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 121. 2011 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 1996 Mazda 121 has manual transmission. 1996 Mazda 121 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda 121 | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
| Model | 121 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1064 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2885 mm |
