1970 Mazda 616 vs. 2003 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2003 Seat Arosa is newer by 33 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda 616 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2003 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda 616 | 2003 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 616 | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2330 mm |
