1996 Mazda Levante vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda Levante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda Levante would be higher. At 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1996 Mazda Levante. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda Levante.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda Levante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda Levante | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
| Model | Levante | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2891 mm |
