2004 Honda Fit vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 2004 Honda Fit is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Fit (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Fit weights approximately 150 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Fit. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Fit | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Fit | 616 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2480 mm |
