1972 Mazda 616 vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 33 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 554 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, 2005 Renault Laguna (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 616 | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 616 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2690 mm |
