1970 Seat 124 vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 34 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 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1970 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 604 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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Seat 124 | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Seat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 124 | 166 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2550 mm |
