1996 Audi A6 vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1996 Audi A6 is newer by 18 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A6 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A6 weights approximately 460 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, 1996 Audi A6 (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A6 | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Audi | Seat |
| Model | A6 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2430 mm |
