2001 Mazda B2500 vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 2001 Mazda B2500 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2001 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1964 Rover P5.
Because 2001 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Rover P5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1964 Rover P5 (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda B2500. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda B2500 | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | B2500 | P5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2820 mm |
