1978 Mazda 616 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 702 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 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 616 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3246 mm |
