2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1977 Mazda 616
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1207 kg more than 1977 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1977 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Defender | 616 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2480 mm |
