1975 Seat 124 vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1975 Seat 124 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 426 kg more than 1975 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, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Vauxhall Viscount will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Seat 124 | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
Make | Seat | Vauxhall |
Model | 124 | Viscount |
Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2740 mm |