2008 Honda Element vs. 1974 Mazda 616
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 34 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1974 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Element | 616 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2480 mm |
