2011 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2010 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2011 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2011 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda CX-7.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda CX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR3 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 Mazda CX-7 (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover LR3. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda CX-7 | 2010 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
| Model | CX-7 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
