1970 Mazda 616 vs. 2002 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 32 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall VX220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda 616 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall VX220.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda 616 | 2002 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | 616 | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2340 mm |
