2001 Kia Rio vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 2001 Kia Rio 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Kia Rio. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 124 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2001 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Seat 124 (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Rio. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Rio | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Rio | 124 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2430 mm |
