1994 Fiat Vivace vs. 1972 Seat 124
To start off, 1994 Fiat Vivace is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1994 Fiat Vivace. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Seat 124 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1994 Fiat Vivace. 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 Vivace (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1994 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Vivace | 1972 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Vivace | 124 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2430 mm |
