2005 Honda HR-V vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 2005 Honda HR-V is newer by 26 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda HR-V (119 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda HR-V weights approximately 407 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, 2005 Honda HR-V (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | HR-V | 616 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2480 mm |
