1978 Seat 124 vs. 2010 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2010 Peugeot 307 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Peugeot 307 (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 528 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 Peugeot 307 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 2010 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Seat | Peugeot |
| Model | 124 | 307 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
