1976 Mazda 616 vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 25 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 2,606 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 1245 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML (370 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 616 | 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 616 | ML |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2720 mm |
