1973 Mazda 616 vs. 2010 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2010 Dacia Duster 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Dacia Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dacia Duster (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dacia Duster weights approximately 290 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 Dacia Duster (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 616 | 2010 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Mazda | Dacia |
| Model | 616 | Duster |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2673 mm |
