1999 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1973 Mazda 616
To start off, 1999 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Hyundai Tiburon (140 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1973 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, 1999 Hyundai Tiburon (165 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm). This means 1999 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Hyundai Tiburon | 1973 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Tiburon | 616 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2480 mm |
