1998 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 900 kg more than 1998 Mazda RX-7.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mazda RX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda RX-7. (294 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mazda RX-7 | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-7 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2860 mm |