1975 Mazda 616 vs. 1990 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1990 Seat Marbella is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 616 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 44 more horse power than 1990 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1990 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 616 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1990 Seat Marbella. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 616 | 1990 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 616 | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2170 mm |
