1991 Fiat Panda vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1991 Fiat Panda is newer by 13 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 43 more horse power than 1991 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 124 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1991 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Seat 124 (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat Panda. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Fiat Panda | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Panda | 124 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2430 mm |
