1973 Mazda 616 vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 37 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 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A5 weights approximately 850 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, 2010 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 616 | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Mazda | Audi |
| Model | 616 | A5 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2751 mm |
