1972 Mazda 616 vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, 1980 Renault Fuego is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault Fuego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault Fuego (96 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault Fuego weights approximately 125 kg more than 1972 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 Renault Fuego (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Renault Fuego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 616 | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 616 | Fuego |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2450 mm |
