1999 AC Aceca vs. 1973 Seat 124
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 26 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1973 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 680 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, 1999 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1973 Seat 124 | |
| Make | AC | Seat |
| Model | Aceca | 124 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2430 mm |
