1976 Seat 124 vs. 1989 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, 1989 Vauxhall Astra is newer by 13 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 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 Vauxhall Astra. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1989 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 20 kg more than 1976 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Vauxhall Astra (103 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1989 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 1989 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Seat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 124 | Astra |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
