1979 Mazda 616 vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1995 Renault Laguna is newer by 16 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 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Laguna (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 500 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, 1995 Renault Laguna (169 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 616 | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 616 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2550 mm |
