1972 Mazda 616 vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 40 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 648 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, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 616 | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 616 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2659 mm |
