1978 Mazda 616 vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 9 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 568 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 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 | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 616 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2720 mm |
