2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2011 Mazda 2
To start off, 2011 Mazda 2 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 2. (95 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 2.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda 2. 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 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 2. (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 2. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2011 Mazda 2 has manual transmission. 2011 Mazda 2 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 | 2011 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | LR3 | 2 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 43 L |
