1968 Peugeot 204 vs. 1976 Seat 124
To start off, 1976 Seat 124 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 204 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 17 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Seat 124 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 204. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Peugeot 204 | 1976 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Seat |
| Model | 204 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1130 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |
