1969 Seat 124 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 42 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 1969 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 430 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (459 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Seat 124 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Seat | Porsche |
| Model | 124 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2355 mm |
