1977 Seat 124 vs. 1968 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1977 Seat 124 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Seat 124 (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Triumph GT6. (105 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Seat 124 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1968 Triumph GT6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Triumph GT6 (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 124. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Seat 124 | 1968 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Seat | Triumph |
| Model | 124 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2110 mm |
