1973 Mazda 616 vs. 1962 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1973 Mazda 616 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1962 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1962 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1973 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Peugeot 404 (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 616 | 1962 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | 616 | 404 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |
