1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1975 Seat 124
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Seat 124 weights approximately 64 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Seat 124 (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1975 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
| Model | Alfasud | 124 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |
