1978 Seat 124 vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 140 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, 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Seat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 124 | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
