1978 Mazda 616 vs. 1965 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Mazda 616 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Opel Rekord weights approximately 118 kg more than 1978 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, 1965 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 1965 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 616 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2650 mm |
