1978 Seat 124 vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, 2007 Volvo S60 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 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (138 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S60 weights approximately 536 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 Volvo S60 (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | 124 | S60 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2720 mm |
