1974 Mazda 616 vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is newer by 39 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 weights approximately 1211 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, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 616 | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | 616 | ActiveHybrid 7 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 2123 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3210 mm |
