1978 Mazda 616 vs. 1998 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1998 Toyota Camry is newer by 20 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Camry (135 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Camry weights approximately 503 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, 1998 Toyota Camry (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 1998 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 616 | Camry |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
