1995 Acura Legend vs. 1972 Mazda 616
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 23 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 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 685 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, 1995 Acura Legend (286 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 1972 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Acura | Mazda |
| Model | Legend | 616 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2480 mm |
