1976 Mazda 616 vs. 1998 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1998 Toyota Paseo is newer by 22 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Paseo (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Paseo weights approximately 10 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, 1998 Toyota Paseo (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Paseo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 616 | 1998 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 616 | Paseo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2390 mm |
