1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 9 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 550 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 929 | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 929 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2430 mm |
