1977 Seat 124 vs. 1979 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1979 Triumph TR7 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Seat 124 (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1977 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 124. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Seat 124 | 1979 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Seat | Triumph |
| Model | 124 | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2170 mm |
