1976 Mazda 616 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 34 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, 1976 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 616 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 616 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mazda | Smart |
| Model | 616 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 1867 mm |
