1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, both 1979 Ferrari 308 and 1979 Seat 124 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 308 | 1979 Seat 124 | |
Make | Ferrari | Seat |
Model | 308 | 124 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |