1979 Mazda 616 vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (246 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 911 weights approximately 540 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, 1988 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 616 | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 616 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2270 mm |
