1970 Mazda 616 vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 40 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 6 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 591 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, 2010 Mazda 6 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda 616 | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 616 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1501 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2789 mm |
