1999 Chevrolet Express vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Express 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1364 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 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Express | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Express | 124 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2430 mm |
