1972 Mazda 616 vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 38 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 774 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 616 | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 616 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3250 mm |
