1972 Mazda 616 vs. 1988 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1988 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 16 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 1,763 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volkswagen Golf (157 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 285 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, 1988 Volkswagen Golf (225 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 616 | 1988 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 616 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2490 mm |
