1978 Mazda 616 vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 is newer by 15 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 405 (196 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 428 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, 1993 Peugeot 405 (289 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | 616 | 405 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2680 mm |
