1976 Mazda 616 vs. 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 600 kg more than 1976 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, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 616 | 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 616 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2830 mm |
