2007 Mazda B3000 vs. 1970 Mazda 616
To start off, 2007 Mazda B3000 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda B3000 (149 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1970 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 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda B3000 | 1970 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | B3000 | 616 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2480 mm |
