1979 Mazda 616 vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 33 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, 2012 Dacia Duster (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dacia Duster weights approximately 290 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, 2012 Dacia Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 616 | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Mazda | Dacia |
| Model | 616 | Duster |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2673 mm |
