1969 Seat 124 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1969 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 620 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 Volkswagen Touran (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Seat 124 | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 124 | Touran |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
