1972 Mazda 616 vs. 1996 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Neon is newer by 24 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Neon (132 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 199 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, 1996 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 616 | 1996 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | 616 | Neon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2650 mm |
