2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1970 Mazda 616
To start off, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 39 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 918 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, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (548 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1970 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Jeep | Mazda |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | 616 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2480 mm |
