1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1977 Mazda 616
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 990 kg more than 1977 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1977 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Caprice | 616 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2480 mm |
