2001 Seat Tango vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Tango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Tango would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 weights approximately 174 kg more than 2001 Seat Tango.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Seat Tango (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Tango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6. 2011 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2001 Seat Tango has manual transmission. 2001 Seat Tango will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Tango | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Seat | Mazda |
| Model | Tango | 6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
