1990 Dodge Colt vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1990 Dodge Colt is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Colt (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Colt should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Dodge Colt weights approximately 85 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Dodge Colt. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Dodge Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Colt | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Colt | 616 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2480 mm |
