1958 Rover P4 vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1978 Seat 124 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Rover P4 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1978 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, 1958 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Rover P4 | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | P4 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |
