1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1973 Mazda 616
To start off, 1973 Mazda 616 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 616 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1973 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | 850 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |
