1974 Seat 1430 vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1978 Seat 124 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1974 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Seat 1430 | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 1430 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2430 mm |
