1978 Holden GTS vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, both 1978 Holden GTS and 1978 Seat 124 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 545 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Holden GTS | 1978 Seat 124 | |
Make | Holden | Seat |
Model | GTS | 124 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 327 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |