1969 Seat 124 vs. 1996 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1996 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 27 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Seat 124 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Volkswagen Fusca (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Fusca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Seat 124 | 1996 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 124 | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
