1978 Seat 124 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 260 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 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Seat | Mini |
| Model | 124 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2467 mm |
