1962 Fiat 2300 vs. 1976 Seat 124
To start off, 1976 Seat 124 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat 2300 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 380 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, 1962 Fiat 2300 (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 2300 | 1976 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 2300 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
