1978 Mazda 616 vs. 1997 Xedos 6
To start off, 1997 Xedos 6 is newer by 19 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Xedos 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Xedos 6 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Xedos 6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Xedos 6 weights approximately 228 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, 1997 Xedos 6 (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Xedos 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 1997 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Mazda | Xedos |
| Model | 616 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2620 mm |
