1979 Seat 124 vs. 2010 Hyundai i10
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i10 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai i10 (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai i10 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai i10 weights approximately 185 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 Hyundai i10 (153 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai i10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 2010 Hyundai i10 | |
| Make | Seat | Hyundai |
| Model | 124 | i10 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2390 mm |
