1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1971 Seat 124
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Seat 124 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1971 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1971 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 890 kg more than 1971 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1971 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Seat |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 124 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |
