1978 Seat 124 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Eos 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Eos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Eos (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 660 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 Volkswagen Eos (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 2010 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 124 | Eos |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2578 mm |
