1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1994 Fiat Punto is newer by 16 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 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Fiat Punto (136 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Fiat Punto weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 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, 1994 Fiat Punto (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1994 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Punto | 124 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |
