1979 Mazda 616 vs. 2000 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2000 Mazda Premacy is newer by 21 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Premacy (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 410 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, 2000 Mazda Premacy (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 616 | 2000 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 616 | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2680 mm |
