1975 Mazda 616 vs. 2004 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2004 Toyota Prius is newer by 29 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 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 2 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Prius. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Prius weights approximately 390 kg more than 1975 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 616 | 2004 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 616 | Prius |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2760 mm |
