1973 Mazda 616 vs. 2007 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2007 Seat Toledo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Toledo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Toledo weights approximately 510 kg more than 1973 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, 2007 Seat Toledo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 616 | 2007 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 616 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2580 mm |
