1979 Seat 124 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 33 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 420 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Seat | Porsche |
| Model | 124 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2416 mm |
