1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1971 Seat 124
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (72 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1971 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 102 kg more than 1971 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 Fiat Tempra (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat Tempra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1971 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Tempra | 124 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
