1999 Fiat Punto vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1999 Fiat Punto 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 124 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1999 Fiat Punto. 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 Punto (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Punto | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Punto | 124 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
