2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1997 Mazda Levante
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 510 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 Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda Levante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1997 Mazda Levante | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Freelander | Levante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2230 mm |
