1976 Mazda 616 vs. 1993 Porsche 993
To start off, 1993 Porsche 993 is newer by 17 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 993 weights approximately 510 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, 1993 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 616 | 1993 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 616 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2280 mm |
