1988 Audi 80 vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1988 Audi 80 is newer by 10 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 Audi 80. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1988 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Audi 80 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Seat 124 (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Audi 80. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Audi 80 | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Audi | Seat |
| Model | 80 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
