1994 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1973 Rover P5B
To start off, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1973 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover P5B weights approximately 280 kg more than 1994 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda RX-7 | 1973 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | RX-7 | P5B |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2615 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2820 mm |
