1978 Mazda 616 vs. 1983 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1983 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 5 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 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volkswagen Golf (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 616 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1983 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Volkswagen Golf (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 1983 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 616 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
