1957 Rover P4 vs. 2010 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2010 Mazda B2300 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2010 Mazda B2300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Rover P4 | 2010 Mazda B2300 | |
Make | Rover | Mazda |
Model | P4 | B2300 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2230 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |