1999 Rover 800 vs. 2010 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2010 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Rover 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Rover 800 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1999 Rover 800. (173 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 1999 Rover 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 283 kg more than 1999 Rover 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mazda CX-7 (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Rover 800. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Rover 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Rover 800 | 2010 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Rover | Mazda |
| Model | 800 | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1718 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4681 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2751 mm |
