2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1996 Mazda 626
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 4,394 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 211 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1261 kg more than 1996 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1996 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | LR3 | 626 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2466 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
