2000 Fiat Coupe vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 2000 Fiat Coupe is newer by 22 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 1,746 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Coupe (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 250 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, 2000 Fiat Coupe (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Coupe | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Coupe | 124 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1746 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
