1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 1974 Mazda 616
To start off, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas weights approximately 888 kg more than 1974 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 Jaguar Vanden Plas (394 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | 1974 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | Vanden Plas | 616 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2480 mm |
