1977 Seat 124 vs. 1981 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 1981 Volkswagen Santana is newer by 4 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 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Seat 124 (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volkswagen Santana weights approximately 75 kg more than 1977 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Seat 124 (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. (133 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1977 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volkswagen Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Seat 124 | 1981 Volkswagen Santana | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 124 | Santana |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2560 mm |
