1970 Mazda 616 vs. 1995 Rover 600
To start off, 1995 Rover 600 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 600 (104 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 600 weights approximately 420 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, 1995 Rover 600 (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda 616 | 1995 Rover 600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | 616 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2730 mm |
