1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1976 Seat 124
To start off, 1976 Seat 124 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 884 kg more than 1976 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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1976 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Seat |
| Model | V8 Volante | 124 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |
