1979 Mazda 616 vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1979 Mazda 616 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 880 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda 616 | 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
Model | 616 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3030 mm |