1973 Mazda 616 vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1978 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 686 kg more than 1973 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, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 616 | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | 616 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2750 mm |
