1979 Seat 124 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 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 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 385 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, 1984 Volvo 740 (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | 124 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |
