2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1977 Mazda 929
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1002 kg more than 1977 Mazda 929. 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 Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1977 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | 929 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4393 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |
