2000 Kia Sportage vs. 1974 Mazda 616
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 26 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 545 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, 2000 Kia Sportage (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 1974 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sportage | 616 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |
