1973 Mazda 616 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 620 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 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 616 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 616 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3200 mm |
