1990 Lada Samara vs. 1976 Seat 124
To start off, 1990 Lada Samara is newer by 14 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lada Samara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 64 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Seat 124 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 Lada Samara.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Lada Samara (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Lada Samara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lada Samara | 1976 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Lada | Seat |
| Model | Samara | 124 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2430 mm |
