1975 Seat 124 vs. 1997 Xedos 6
To start off, 1997 Xedos 6 is newer by 22 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Xedos 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Xedos 6 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Xedos 6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Xedos 6 weights approximately 186 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, 1997 Xedos 6 (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Xedos 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Seat 124 | 1997 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Seat | Xedos |
| Model | 124 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2620 mm |
