1972 Mazda 616 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 546 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 Volkswagen Golf (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 616 | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 616 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1782 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2578 mm |
