2009 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1978 Mazda 616
To start off, 2009 Daewoo Kalos 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 8 more horse power than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 123 kg more than 1978 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daewoo Kalos | 1978 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mazda |
| Model | Kalos | 616 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1148 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2480 mm |
