2007 Mazda 5 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda 5 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 5. (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 5.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda 5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 5. (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 5 | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
| Model | 5 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 86 L |
