1970 Rover P5B vs. 2012 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2012 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,527 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda CX-7 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1970 Rover P5B. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Rover P5B is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Rover P5B. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mazda CX-7, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda CX-7. (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Rover P5B | 2012 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Rover | Mazda |
| Model | P5B | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Size | 3527 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4681 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2751 mm |
