1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1977 Mazda 616
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 503 kg more than 1977 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1977 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Camaro | 616 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2480 mm |
