1973 Mazda 616 vs. 1973 Volvo 164
To start off, both 1973 Mazda 616 and 1973 Volvo 164 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volvo 164 (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volvo 164 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Volvo 164 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 616 | 1973 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | 616 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2730 mm |
