1979 Seat 124 vs. 1979 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1979 Seat 124 and 1979 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1979 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 124 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 Simca 1100. 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 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Simca 1100. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Seat 124 | 1979 Simca 1100 | |
Make | Seat | Simca |
Model | 124 | 1100 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |