2002 Mazda 323 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda 323 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 (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 323. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1329 kg more than 2002 Mazda 323. 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 2002 Mazda 323. 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 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 323. (145 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mazda 323 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
Model | 323 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2745 mm |