1973 Mazda 616 vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 39 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 336 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, 2012 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 616 | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | 616 | Insight |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2550 mm |
