1976 Seat 124 vs. 1965 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1976 Seat 124 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 124 (64 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1976 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1965 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 1965 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 124 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
