1978 Seat 124 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 29 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 204 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, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 124 | Polo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1174 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2470 mm |
