1979 Mazda 616 vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 32 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1689 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 616 | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 616 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 2599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3099 mm |
