1998 Audi A4 vs. 1975 Mazda 616
To start off, 1998 Audi A4 is newer by 23 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Audi A4 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Audi A4 weights approximately 670 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, 1998 Audi A4 (310 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi A4 | 1975 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | A4 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |
