1979 Mazda 616 vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 794 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, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 616 | 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 616 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2910 mm |
