1970 Dodge Dart vs. 1970 Mazda 616
To start off, both 1970 Dodge Dart and 1970 Mazda 616 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Dodge Dart (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Dodge Dart weights approximately 445 kg more than 1970 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 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Dodge Dart | 1970 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Dart | 616 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2480 mm |
