1978 Mazda 616 vs. 2002 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2002 Peugeot 206 is newer by 24 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 206. (57 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1978 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 206. (95 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 2002 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | 616 | 206 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2450 mm |
