1978 Mazda 616 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 33 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, 2011 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Honda Civic (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | 616 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
