1972 Mazda 616 vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 25 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 285 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, 1997 Toyota Corolla (146 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 616 | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 616 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |
