2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1997 Mazda Levante
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mazda Levante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mazda Levante would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1448 kg more than 1997 Mazda Levante.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda Levante. 1997 Mazda Levante has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mazda Levante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1997 Mazda Levante | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | Levante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2230 mm |
