1972 Mazda 616 vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 32 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 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 675 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, 2004 Rover 75 (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 616 | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | 616 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2630 mm |
