1979 Mazda 616 vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1560 kg more than 1979 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 616 | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 616 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 2470 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 |
