1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1971 Seat 124
To start off, both 1971 Abarth 595 and 1971 Seat 124 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Seat 124 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Abarth 595 | 1971 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Abarth | Seat |
| Model | 595 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |
