1980 Seat Ritmo vs. 1975 Seat 124
To start off, 1980 Seat Ritmo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Seat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Seat 124 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1980 Seat Ritmo. 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 Seat Ritmo (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1980 Seat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Seat Ritmo | 1975 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Ritmo | 124 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |
