1969 Seat 124 vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 39 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1969 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 405 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Seat 124 | 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | Seat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 124 | 156 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2600 mm |
