1970 Mazda 616 vs. 2011 Audi R8
To start off, 2011 Audi R8 is newer by 41 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi R8 weights approximately 725 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, 2011 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda 616 | 2011 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Mazda | Audi |
| Model | 616 | R8 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2649 mm |
