1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1972 Seat 1500
To start off, both 1972 Fiat 124 and 1972 Seat 1500 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Seat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1972 Seat 1500. (53 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Seat 1500 weights approximately 314 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1972 Seat 1500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 124 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
