1978 Mazda 616 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1978 Mazda 616 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 616 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 616 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 74 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2110 mm |
