1970 Mazda 616 vs. 1980 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1980 Peugeot 505 is newer by 10 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 390 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, 1980 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda 616 | 1980 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | 616 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2910 mm |
