1978 Seat 124 vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 35 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 1660 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Seat | Land Rover |
| Model | 124 | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2745 mm |
