1978 Seat 124 vs. 1958 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1978 Seat 124 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 10 kg more than 1978 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Seat 124 (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 1958 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Seat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 124 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |
