1999 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1978 Mazda Familia

To start off, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1286 kg more than 1978 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Familia.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Land Rover Range Rover 1978 Mazda Familia
Make Land Rover Mazda
Model Range Rover Familia
Year Released 1999 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3946 cc 1272 cc
Horse Power 187 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 110 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2090 kg 804 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 3860 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2270 mm


 

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