1993 GMC Typhoon vs. 1978 Mazda 616
To start off, 1993 GMC Typhoon is newer by 15 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 GMC Typhoon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 GMC Typhoon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 GMC Typhoon should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 GMC Typhoon weights approximately 828 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, 1993 GMC Typhoon (474 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 GMC Typhoon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 GMC Typhoon | 1978 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Typhoon | 616 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2480 mm |
