1973 Mazda 616 vs. 2005 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, 2005 Saab 05-Sep is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saab 05-Sep (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 764 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, 2005 Saab 05-Sep (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 616 | 2005 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Mazda | Saab |
| Model | 616 | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2710 mm |
