2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 727 kg more than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda RX-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Defender | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1341 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2703 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 64 L |