1976 GMC Suburban vs. 1972 Mazda 616
To start off, 1976 GMC Suburban is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1972 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, 1976 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 GMC Suburban | 1972 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Suburban | 616 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2480 mm |
