1978 Seat 124 vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1978 Seat 124 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Vauxhall Chevette 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 38 more horse power than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 124 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 Seat 124 (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Seat 124 | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Seat | Vauxhall |
Model | 124 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2400 mm |