1974 Mazda 616 vs. 2011 Kia Forte
To start off, 2011 Kia Forte is newer by 37 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Forte weights approximately 378 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, 2011 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 616 | 2011 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Mazda | Kia |
| Model | 616 | Forte |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2649 mm |
