1976 Seat 124 vs. 1974 Seat 133
To start off, 1976 Seat 124 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 133 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 21 more horse power than 1974 Seat 133. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Seat 124 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1974 Seat 133. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 1974 Seat 133 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 124 | 133 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2030 mm |
