1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 3 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1978 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |
