2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1985 Mazda 626
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 626. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 626.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Mazda 626. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 626. (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 626. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1985 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1985 Mazda 626 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1985 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | LR3 | 626 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4393 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
