1978 Mazda 616 vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 383 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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 616 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2416 mm |
