1975 Seat 124 vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 37 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 413 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Seat 124 | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Seat | Kia |
Model | 124 | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |