1969 Seat 124 vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 1996 Volvo 960 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 2,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1969 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 960 weights approximately 570 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, 1996 Volvo 960 (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Seat 124 | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | 124 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |
