2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1993 Mazda 323
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1993 Mazda 323. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 630 kg more than 1993 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mazda 323. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda 323. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1993 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Freelander | 323 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1323 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |