1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1978 Mazda 616
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 908 kg more than 1978 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1978 Mazda 616 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | V8 Vantage | 616 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2480 mm |