1978 Seat 124 vs. 2004 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2004 Skoda Fabia is newer by 26 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 230 kg more than 1978 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Seat 124 (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 2004 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | 124 | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
