1969 Seat 124 vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Seat 124 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Vauxhall Chevette (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1980 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Seat 124 | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Seat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 124 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2400 mm |
