1981 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1975 Mazda 616
To start off, 1981 Daihatsu Taft is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 110 kg more than 1975 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Daihatsu Taft | 1975 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Taft | 616 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2480 mm |
