1996 Mazda Levante vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 17 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1996 Mazda Levante. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda Levante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 585 kg more than 1996 Mazda Levante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda Levante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda Levante | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | Levante | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2797 mm |
