1976 Seat 124 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 29 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 1,493 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (94 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 140 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (213 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Seat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 124 | Colt |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
