1969 Austin Mini Clubman vs. 1972 Seat 124
To start off, 1972 Seat 124 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Austin Mini Clubman would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. (39 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Seat 124 weights approximately 292 kg more than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Austin Mini Clubman | 1972 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | Mini Clubman | 124 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 638 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2430 mm |
