1969 Seat 124 vs. 1988 Volvo 480
To start off, 1988 Volvo 480 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 480 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 480 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1969 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 480 should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 480 weights approximately 110 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 Volvo 480 (176 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 480 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Seat 124 | 1988 Volvo 480 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | 124 | 480 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
