1976 Mazda 1000 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1976 Mazda 1000 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,625 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P4 (92 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1976 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, 1959 Rover P4 (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 1000 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | 1000 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2830 mm |
