1973 Mazda 616 vs. 2008 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2008 Nissan Patrol is newer by 35 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 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1365 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, 2008 Nissan Patrol (323 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 616 | 2008 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 616 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 2275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2400 mm |
