2008 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR4 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
| Model | RX-8 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 86 L |
