1972 Seat 124 vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Octavia is newer by 35 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 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Octavia (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1972 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 435 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, 2007 Skoda Octavia (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Seat 124 | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | 124 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2580 mm |
