1975 Seat 124 vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2001 Skoda Fabia is newer by 26 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 1,422 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Skoda Fabia (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 140 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, 2001 Skoda Fabia (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2001 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Seat 124 | 2001 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | 124 | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2470 mm |
