1976 Mazda 616 vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 36 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 880 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 616 | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | 616 | 640 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2855 mm |
