2002 Mazda 6 vs. 1972 Seat 124
To start off, 2002 Mazda 6 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Seat 124 would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1972 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1972 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Mazda 6 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda 6 | 1972 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 6 | 124 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2430 mm |
