1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1977 Mazda 616
To start off, 1977 Mazda 616 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 550 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 1977 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Avanti | Mazda |
| Model | Avanti | 616 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2480 mm |
