1970 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1970 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 6 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 26 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Rover P5 (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Cosmo | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | Cosmo | P5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 2995 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2820 mm |
