1979 Seat 124 vs. 2011 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Atos is newer by 32 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, 1979 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Atos. (60 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 124 weights approximately 132 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 2011 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Seat | Hyundai |
| Model | 124 | Atos |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2390 mm |
