1975 Mazda 616 vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 37 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 903 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 616 | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Mazda | Dodge |
| Model | 616 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3053 mm |
