1971 Mazda 1000 vs. 1971 Rover P5B

To start off, both 1971 Mazda 1000 and 1971 Rover P5B were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P5B weights approximately 870 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Rover P5B (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 1000. 1971 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1971 Mazda 1000 has manual transmission. 1971 Mazda 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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