1989 Chevrolet Beretta vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta is newer by 11 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 2,259 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Beretta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta (180 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Beretta weights approximately 315 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, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Beretta | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Beretta | 124 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |
