1978 Seat 124 vs. 2006 Audi S4
To start off, 2006 Audi S4 is newer by 28 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi S4 weights approximately 305 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, 2006 Audi S4 (411 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 2006 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Seat | Audi |
| Model | 124 | S4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
