1976 Mazda 616 vs. 1987 TVR 420
To start off, 1987 TVR 420 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 4,225 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 TVR 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR 420 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR 420 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 TVR 420 weights approximately 260 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, 1987 TVR 420 (393 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 TVR 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 616 | 1987 TVR 420 | |
| Make | Mazda | TVR |
| Model | 616 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4225 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2390 mm |
