1975 Seat 124 vs. 2006 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2006 Skoda Octavia is newer by 31 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Skoda Octavia (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 216 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, 2006 Skoda Octavia (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Seat 124 | 2006 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | 124 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
