1950 Austin A135 vs. 1976 Seat 124
To start off, 1976 Seat 124 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A135 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1976 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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1976 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | A135 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2430 mm |
