1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (241 Nm). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 625 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2745 mm |