2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1988 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1988 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (174 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1988 Mazda RX-7. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda RX-7.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Mazda RX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Freelander | 1988 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Freelander | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 186 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |