2000 Oldsmobile Alero vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 2000 Oldsmobile Alero 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 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Oldsmobile Alero (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Oldsmobile Alero should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Oldsmobile Alero weights approximately 400 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 Oldsmobile Alero (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Oldsmobile Alero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Oldsmobile Alero | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Seat |
| Model | Alero | 124 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2430 mm |
