1972 Seat 124 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1972 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 455 kg more than 1972 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 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Seat 124 | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 124 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |
