1996 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1975 Mazda 616
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Applause is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Daihatsu Applause is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Applause (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daihatsu Applause weights approximately 20 kg more than 1975 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, 1996 Daihatsu Applause (134 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Daihatsu Applause will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Applause | 1975 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Applause | 616 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2480 mm |
