1978 Mazda 616 vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 1978 Mazda 616 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 693 kg more than 1978 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, 1968 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 1968 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 616 | President |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2860 mm |
