1972 GMC Suburban vs. 1976 Mazda 616
To start off, 1976 Mazda 616 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 7,445 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 GMC Suburban (238 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1976 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, 1972 GMC Suburban (481 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 GMC Suburban | 1976 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Suburban | 616 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7445 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2480 mm |
