2000 Seat Ibiza vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 2000 Seat Ibiza 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Ibiza (154 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 190 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 Seat Ibiza (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Ibiza | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Ibiza | 124 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |
