1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Seat 124
To start off, 1977 Seat 124 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Seat 124 weights approximately 169 kg more than 1958 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 40 | 1977 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | A 40 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2430 mm |
