1978 Seat 124 vs. 2006 Volvo V50
To start off, 2006 Volvo V50 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 2,442 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo V50 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo V50 weights approximately 495 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 Volvo V50 (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 2006 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | 124 | V50 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2650 mm |
