1978 Mazda 616 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 34 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, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 572 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, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 616 | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | 616 | Passat |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4771 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1516 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2712 mm |