1975 Mazda 616 vs. 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette (119 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 740 kg more than 1975 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, 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 616 | 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 616 | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2800 mm |
