1979 Mazda 616 vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Mazda 616 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corona (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Corona weights approximately 35 kg more than 1979 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 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 616 | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 616 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2430 mm |
