1970 Honda Z vs. 1970 Mazda 616
To start off, both 1970 Honda Z 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda 616 weights approximately 394 kg more than 1970 Honda Z. 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 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda Z | 1970 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Z | 616 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |
