1969 Seat 124 vs. 1988 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1988 Venturi Coupe is newer by 19 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1969 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 325 kg more than 1969 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, 1988 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Seat 124 | 1988 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Seat | Venturi |
| Model | 124 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
