1955 Jaguar MK VII vs. 1976 Seat 124
To start off, 1976 Seat 124 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar MK VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar MK VII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jaguar MK VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Jaguar MK VII (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Jaguar MK VII should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Jaguar MK VII weights approximately 839 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, 1955 Jaguar MK VII (275 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1955 Jaguar MK VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Jaguar MK VII | 1976 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Seat |
| Model | MK VII | 124 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2430 mm |
