1979 Mazda 616 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 30 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz B 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 616 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 616 | B |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2780 mm |
