1996 Honda Today vs. 1972 Mazda 616
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda 616 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1972 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Today | 616 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
