1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 1970 Mazda 616
To start off, 1970 Mazda 616 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda 616 (79 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1970 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Land Rover 109 | 1970 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | 109 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2480 mm |
