1979 Seat 124 vs. 1984 Skoda L
To start off, 1984 Skoda L is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 124 would be higher. 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 1984 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1984 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 124 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1984 Skoda L. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 1984 Skoda L | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | 124 | L |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
