1972 Mazda 616 vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 1984 Rover 3500 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover 3500 (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 521 kg more than 1972 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, 1984 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 616 | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | 616 | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2820 mm |
