1970 Seat 124 vs. 2000 Volvo S60
To start off, 2000 Volvo S60 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 124 would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volvo S60 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1970 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo S60 weights approximately 531 kg more than 1970 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, 2000 Volvo S60 (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Seat 124 | 2000 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | 124 | S60 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |
