1978 Mazda 616 vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 35 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 2,494 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion tC (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion tC weights approximately 465 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, 2013 Scion tC (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Mazda | Scion |
| Model | 616 | tC |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2700 mm |
