1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Seat 124
To start off, 1977 Seat 124 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Seat 124 (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1977 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Seat 124 (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 1977 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | A 40 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |
