1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Palio (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 120 kg more than 1979 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 Fiat Palio (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Palio | 124 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2430 mm |
