2009 Dacia Logan vs. 1978 Mazda 616
To start off, 2009 Dacia Logan is newer by 31 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 12 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dacia Logan weights approximately 153 kg more than 1978 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Dacia Logan (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dacia Logan | 1978 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Dacia | Mazda |
| Model | Logan | 616 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1459 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2480 mm |
