1979 Seat 124 vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac BLS 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac BLS (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 705 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 Cadillac BLS (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 2010 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Seat | Cadillac |
| Model | 124 | BLS |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
