1979 Mazda 616 vs. 2008 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2008 Seat Ibiza is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Ibiza (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 244 kg more than 1979 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, 2008 Seat Ibiza (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 616 | 2008 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 616 | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |
