1980 Dodge Omni vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1980 Dodge Omni 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Omni is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Omni. (84 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Omni weights approximately 30 kg more than 1978 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Dodge Omni (151 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Omni will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Omni | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Omni | 124 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |
