1975 Seat 124 vs. 1966 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1975 Seat 124 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Seat 124 weights approximately 99 kg more than 1966 Simca 1200S.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Seat 124 (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Seat 124 | 1966 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | 124 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2240 mm |
