2000 Renault Laguna vs. 1975 Seat 124
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 526 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 Renault Laguna (289 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 1975 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Laguna | 124 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2430 mm |
