1978 Seat 124 vs. 1971 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1978 Seat 124 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph 1500 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1978 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 1971 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Seat | Triumph |
| Model | 124 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
