1977 Mazda 616 vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 25 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda 616 | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 616 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
