1979 Mazda 616 vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 15 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 165 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, 1994 Rover 200 (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 616 | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | 616 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
