1978 Seat 124 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 32 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 291 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Seat | Chevrolet |
| Model | 124 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2830 mm |
