1975 Mazda 616 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1634 kg more than 1975 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 616 | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 616 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 2544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2860 mm |
