1968 Mazda 1000 vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1968 Mazda 1000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1968 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1964 Rover P5 (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda 1000 | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | 1000 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1168 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |
