1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1994 Fiat Punto is newer by 15 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, 1979 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1994 Fiat Punto. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Fiat Punto weights approximately 10 kg more than 1979 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Punto. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Punto | 616 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2480 mm |
