1978 Seat 124 vs. 2001 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2001 Skoda Octavia is newer by 23 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Skoda Octavia (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 360 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, 2001 Skoda Octavia (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 2001 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | 124 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2580 mm |
