1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1979 Mazda 616 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1979 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, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Sixty | 616 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2480 mm |
