1970 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1972 Mazda 616
To start off, 1972 Mazda 616 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado (244 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1972 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, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado (744 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Cadillac Eldorado | 1972 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Eldorado | 616 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 744 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2480 mm |
