1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 929 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1978 Mazda 929.
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, 1958 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 929 | 1958 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | 929 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
