2006 Honda Element vs. 1973 Mazda 616
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 33 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element 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, 2006 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 1973 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Element | 616 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2480 mm |
