1978 Mazda 616 vs. 1996 Volvo S40
To start off, 1996 Volvo S40 is newer by 18 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo S40 (138 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo S40 weights approximately 306 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, 1996 Volvo S40 (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 1996 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | 616 | S40 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2560 mm |
