2000 Audi A8 vs. 1975 Mazda 616
To start off, 2000 Audi A8 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 3,697 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A8 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1975 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, 2000 Audi A8 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 1975 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | A8 | 616 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3697 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2480 mm |
