2000 Renault Laguna vs. 1969 Seat 124
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1969 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 455 kg more than 1969 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 Renault Laguna (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 1969 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Laguna | 124 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1782 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |
