1975 Seat 124 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 33 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), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 234 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, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Seat 124 | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 124 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
| 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 | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2590 mm |
