1976 Seat 124 vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1976 Seat 124 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | 124 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
