1980 Dodge Omni vs. 1970 Mazda 616
To start off, 1980 Dodge Omni is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Omni is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Omni. (65 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Omni weights approximately 90 kg more than 1970 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Omni. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Omni | 1970 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Omni | 616 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1715 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2480 mm |
