1973 Renault 12 vs. 1973 Seat 124
To start off, both 1973 Renault 12 and 1973 Seat 124 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Renault 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1973 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Seat 124 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1973 Renault 12. 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 Renault 12 (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1973 Renault 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Renault 12 | 1973 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | 12 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |
