1988 Honda Concerto vs. 1975 Mazda 616
To start off, 1988 Honda Concerto is newer by 13 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, 1988 Honda Concerto (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Concerto weights approximately 180 kg more than 1975 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, 1988 Honda Concerto (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Concerto | 1975 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Concerto | 616 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2480 mm |
