1974 Mazda 616 vs. 1990 Saab 900
To start off, 1990 Saab 900 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Saab 900 (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Saab 900 weights approximately 438 kg more than 1974 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, 1990 Saab 900 (255 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 616 | 1990 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Mazda | Saab |
| Model | 616 | 900 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2530 mm |
