2003 Fiat Seicento vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 2003 Fiat Seicento is newer by 25 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 124 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2003 Fiat Seicento. 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 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Seicento. (85 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Seicento | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Seicento | 124 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2430 mm |
