1976 Seat 124 vs. 1997 Seat Arosa
To start off, 1997 Seat Arosa is newer by 21 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1997 Seat Arosa. (58 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Seat 124 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1997 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Seat Arosa (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1997 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 1997 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 124 | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2330 mm |
