1977 Seat 124 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Seat 124 (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 40 kg more than 1977 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 124. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Seat 124 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Seat | Nissan |
| Model | 124 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
