1979 Seat 124 vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 28 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 2,519 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 549 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, 2007 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | 124 | V50 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1479 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2650 mm |
