1972 Mazda 616 vs. 1972 Sunbeam Rapier
To start off, both 1972 Mazda 616 and 1972 Sunbeam Rapier were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Sunbeam Rapier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 79 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Sunbeam Rapier weights approximately 120 kg more than 1972 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Sunbeam Rapier (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Sunbeam Rapier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 616 | 1972 Sunbeam Rapier | |
| Make | Mazda | Sunbeam |
| Model | 616 | Rapier |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
