1975 Seat 124 vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 25 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (136 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 536 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Seat 124 | 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Seat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 124 | 166 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2600 mm |
