1972 Mazda 616 vs. 2007 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2007 Mazda B3000 is newer by 35 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda B3000 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 500 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, 2007 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 616 | 2007 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 616 | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3200 mm |
