1978 Mazda 616 vs. 1979 Peugeot 305
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 305 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 616 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 15 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 305. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 305. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 305 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1978 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 305. (96 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 305.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 1979 Peugeot 305 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | 616 | 305 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 67.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2630 mm |
