1978 Mazda 616 vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1398 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 616 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2860 mm |
