1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1972 Mazda 616
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 470 kg more than 1972 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Kingswood | 1972 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Kingswood | 616 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2480 mm |
