1985 Mazda 929 vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1985 Mazda 929 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 488 kg more than 1985 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mazda 929 | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | 929 | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2820 mm |
