1996 Citroen Saxo vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1996 Citroen Saxo 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Saxo. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 124 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1996 Citroen Saxo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Seat 124 (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Saxo. (95 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Saxo | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Saxo | 124 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1527 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2430 mm |
