1972 Mazda 616 vs. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 22 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 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 690 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, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 616 | 1994 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | 616 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2740 mm |
