1979 Seat 124 vs. 2010 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC90 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC90 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 1225 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 Volvo XC90 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 2010 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | 124 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2860 mm |
