1980 Renault 5 vs. 1972 Seat 124
To start off, 1980 Renault 5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1972 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault 5 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1972 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, 1980 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1980 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Renault 5 | 1972 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | 5 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
