1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 12 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1978 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Seat 124 (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
| Model | 33 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2430 mm |
