1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1976 Seat 124
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 124 would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 815 kg more than 1976 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 Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Venture | 1976 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Venture | 124 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2430 mm |
