1970 Mazda 616 vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1970 Mazda 616 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1970 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda 616 | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | 616 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2820 mm |
