1999 Audi A6 vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1999 Audi A6 is newer by 21 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), 1999 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi A6 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi A6 weights approximately 450 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, 1999 Audi A6 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi A6 | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Audi | Seat |
| Model | A6 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2430 mm |
