1970 Seat 124 vs. 2004 Mazda 6
To start off, 2004 Mazda 6 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda 6 (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1970 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 6 weights approximately 474 kg more than 1970 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mazda 6 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Seat 124 | 2004 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Seat | Mazda |
| Model | 124 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
