1989 Audi 100 vs. 1978 Mazda 616
To start off, 1989 Audi 100 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 1,992 cc (5 cylinders), 1989 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi 100 (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi 100 weights approximately 338 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 Audi 100 (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 100 | 1978 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | 100 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2480 mm |
