2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover LR2 and 2008 Mazda RX-8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 41 more horse power than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda RX-8. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8. 2008 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda RX-8 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 | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | LR2 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |