1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1979 Mazda 616 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 616 weights approximately 327 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 616 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |
