1978 Mazda 616 vs. 1977 Mazda 929
To start off, 1978 Mazda 616 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 929 weights approximately 162 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, 1977 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 1977 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 616 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2520 mm |
