1970 Mazda 616 vs. 2000 Volvo S60
To start off, 2000 Volvo S60 is newer by 30 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 2,434 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volvo S60 (138 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo S60 weights approximately 515 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, 2000 Volvo S60 (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda 616 | 2000 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | 616 | S60 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2434 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2670 mm |
