1979 Seat 124 vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 31 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 (208 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 720 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (154 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
| Make | Seat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 124 | 159 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1917 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |
