1972 Mazda 616 vs. 1995 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1995 Seat Toledo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Seat Toledo (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Seat Toledo weights approximately 140 kg more than 1972 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, 1995 Seat Toledo (145 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 616 | 1995 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 616 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| 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 | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2480 mm |
