1976 Mazda 616 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 30 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 5,982 cc, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 525 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 785 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 877 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 616 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 616 | CL |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 5982 cc |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2890 mm |
