1973 Mazda 616 vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2009 Nissan Navara is newer by 36 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1122 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, 2009 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 616 | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 616 | Navara |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3210 mm |
