1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1951 Rover P4
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1951 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1951 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rover P4 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1951 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | RX-01 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |
