1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1230 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 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1978 Seat 124 | |
Make | Land Rover | Seat |
Model | Discovery | 124 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |