1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1974 Mazda 616
To start off, 1974 Mazda 616 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1660 kg more than 1974 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1974 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Fleetwood | 616 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2480 mm |
