1985 Audi 100 vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 1985 Audi 100 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Audi 100 (75 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Audi 100 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1979 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 Audi 100 (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1985 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Audi 100 | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Audi | Seat |
| Model | 100 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2430 mm |
