2000 Opel Speedster vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Speedster weights approximately 78 kg more than 1979 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 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Speedster | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Speedster | 124 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1008 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2430 mm |
