1999 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1970 Mazda 616
To start off, 1999 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 4,128 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 849 kg more than 1970 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 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Infiniti Q45 | 1970 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mazda |
| Model | Q45 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2480 mm |
