1977 Mazda 616 vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2005 Seat Toledo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Toledo weights approximately 431 kg more than 1977 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, 2005 Seat Toledo (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda 616 | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 616 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1341 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2520 mm |
