1979 Seat 124 vs. 2005 Opel Signum
To start off, 2005 Opel Signum is newer by 26 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Signum (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Signum weights approximately 740 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, 2005 Opel Signum (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 2005 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Seat | Opel |
| Model | 124 | Signum |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2620 mm |
