2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1980 Mazda 323
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (306 HP) has 232 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 323. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1196 kg more than 1980 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda 323. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 1980 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Range Rover | 323 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 45 L |
