2007 Mazda 3 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 3 and 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (165 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 3. (139 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 684 kg more than 2007 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 3. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda 3 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 3 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1231 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 87 L |