1977 Renault 4 vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 1979 Seat 124 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Renault 4 would be higher. At 1,917 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Seat 124 (108 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1977 Renault 4. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1977 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 124 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1977 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Seat 124 (154 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Renault 4. (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Renault 4 | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | 4 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1917 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
