1975 Seat 124 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Zafira is newer by 27 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Zafira (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Zafira should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 436 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, 2002 Vauxhall Zafira (151 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Seat 124 | 2002 Vauxhall Zafira | |
| Make | Seat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 124 | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |
