2005 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (80 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 94 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
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, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda RX-8 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | RX-8 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 52 L |
