1977 Mazda 616 vs. 1988 Volvo 440
To start off, 1988 Volvo 440 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 440 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 440 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1977 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 Volvo 440 (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda 616 | 1988 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | 616 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
