1976 Mazda 616 vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 1976 Mazda 616 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 687 kg more than 1976 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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 616 | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | 616 | GTX |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2950 mm |
