2000 Citroen Xantia vs. 1975 Seat 124
To start off, 2000 Citroen Xantia is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen Xantia (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 291 kg more than 1975 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, 2000 Citroen Xantia (153 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xantia | 1975 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Xantia | 124 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2430 mm |
