1978 Seat 124 vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2008 Seat Alhambra is newer by 30 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), 2008 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Alhambra (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 736 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, 2008 Seat Alhambra (241 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 124 | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2850 mm |
