1977 Seat 124 vs. 1987 Chevrolet Beretta
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Beretta is newer by 10 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 2,843 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Beretta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Beretta (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1977 Seat 124. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Beretta should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Beretta weights approximately 250 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, 1987 Chevrolet Beretta (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 124. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Seat 124 | 1987 Chevrolet Beretta | |
| Make | Seat | Chevrolet |
| Model | 124 | Beretta |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 2843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2630 mm |
