1975 Seat 124 vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 14 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 246 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Seat 124 | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Seat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 124 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2670 mm |
