1977 Seat 124 vs. 1961 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1977 Seat 124 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Volvo P 1800 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1977 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1977 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, 1961 Volvo P 1800 (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1961 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Seat 124 | 1961 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | 124 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
