1970 Mazda 616 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 42 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1798 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda 616 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
| Model | 616 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2370 mm |
