1979 Buick Century vs. 1974 Mazda 616
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 518 kg more than 1974 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1974 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Century | 616 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2480 mm |
