1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Mazda 616
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 550 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | 616 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2480 mm |
