1975 Mazda 616 vs. 1961 Seat 600
To start off, 1975 Mazda 616 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1961 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 616 weights approximately 334 kg more than 1961 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 616 | 1961 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 616 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2010 mm |
