1974 Mazda 616 vs. 2007 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2007 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 273 kg more than 1974 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, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 616 | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 616 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2800 mm |
