1970 Seat 124 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 42 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1970 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1464 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 621 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Seat 124 | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Seat | Chevrolet |
| Model | 124 | Express |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3429 mm |
