1977 Seat 124 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 30 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (198 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1977 Seat 124. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 520 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, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 124. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Seat 124 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 124 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2720 mm |
