1976 Seat 124 vs. 2001 Seat Tango
To start off, 2001 Seat Tango is newer by 25 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 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Tango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Tango weights approximately 380 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, 2001 Seat Tango (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Tango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 2001 Seat Tango | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 124 | Tango |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2210 mm |
