1974 Mazda 616 vs. 1995 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1995 Renault Safrane is newer by 21 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 2,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Safrane (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Safrane weights approximately 812 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, 1995 Renault Safrane (365 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 616 | 1995 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 616 | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2780 mm |
