1976 Seat 124 vs. 1978 Simca 1307
To start off, 1978 Simca 1307 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Simca 1307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Simca 1307 (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Simca 1307 should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Simca 1307 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1976 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, 1978 Simca 1307 (103 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Simca 1307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 1978 Simca 1307 | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | 124 | 1307 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
