1990 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer 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 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 470 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, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Blazer | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Blazer | 124 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |
