2001 Audi A3 vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 2001 Audi A3 is newer by 23 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A3 (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A3 weights approximately 295 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, 2001 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A3 | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Audi | Seat |
| Model | A3 | 124 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |
