1980 Audi 80 vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1980 Audi 80 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (94 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1980 Audi 80. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 124 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1980 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Seat 124 (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi 80. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi 80 | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Audi | Seat |
| Model | 80 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
