1970 Seat 124 vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, 2010 Citroen C5 is newer by 40 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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C5 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C5 weights approximately 429 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, 2010 Citroen C5 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Seat 124 | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Seat | Citroen |
| Model | 124 | C5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |
