1979 Seat 124 vs. 1997 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1997 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 18 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Rasheen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 230 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, 1997 Nissan Rasheen (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 1997 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Seat | Nissan |
| Model | 124 | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2440 mm |
