1959 Fiat 750 vs. 1976 Seat 124
To start off, 1976 Seat 124 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Seat 124 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 1976 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 750 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
