1999 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1978 Mazda 616
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 616 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Naked.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Naked | 1978 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Naked | 616 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2480 mm |
