1979 Seat 124 vs. 2005 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall VX220 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall VX220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall VX220 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 124 weights approximately 54 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall VX220.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Vauxhall VX220 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 2005 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Seat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 124 | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2340 mm |
