2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1996 Mazda Levante
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda Levante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda Levante would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1528 kg more than 1996 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 Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda Levante.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1996 Mazda Levante | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Levante |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2230 mm |