2005 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1978 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Mazda RX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-7. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 1978 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Range Rover | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2510 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |