1993 Rover 200 vs. 1973 Seat 124
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1973 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1973 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, 1993 Rover 200 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 1973 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 200 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
