1975 Seat 124 vs. 1981 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1981 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volkswagen Golf (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 255 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, 1981 Volkswagen Golf (145 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1981 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Seat 124 | 1981 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 124 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2480 mm |
