1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1976 Seat 124
To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Fiat Tipo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Fiat Tipo (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat Tipo weights approximately 250 kg more than 1976 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, 1988 Fiat Tipo (156 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Fiat Tipo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1976 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Tipo | 124 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
