1975 Honda 145 vs. 1975 Mazda 616
To start off, both 1975 Honda 145 and 1975 Mazda 616 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Honda 145 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1975 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda 145 | 1975 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | 145 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1432 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2480 mm |
