1996 Fiat Punto vs. 1976 Mazda 616
To start off, 1996 Fiat Punto is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Punto weights approximately 50 kg more than 1976 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Punto. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Punto | 1976 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Punto | 616 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2480 mm |
