2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (116 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 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, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (137 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2008 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover LR2 | 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | LR2 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.6 mm |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |