1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1683 kg more than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Freelander |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |