1970 Mazda 616 vs. 2000 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2000 Seat Ibiza is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Ibiza (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 209 kg more than 1970 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, 2000 Seat Ibiza (235 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda 616 | 2000 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 616 | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |
