1992 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 124 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (239 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1979 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, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mazda RX-7 | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | RX-7 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
