1975 Mazda 616 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 38 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 1010 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 616 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | 616 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1975 | 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 | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 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 | 910 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2968 mm |
