1979 Mazda 616 vs. 1996 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 605 is newer by 17 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 605 (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 530 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, 1996 Peugeot 605 (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 616 | 1996 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | 616 | 605 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2810 mm |
