1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1970 Mazda 616
To start off, both 1970 Chevrolet Vega and 1970 Mazda 616 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 95 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, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1970 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Vega | 616 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2480 mm |
