2003 Rover 75 vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 2003 Rover 75 is newer by 24 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Rover 75 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rover 75 weights approximately 485 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, 2003 Rover 75 (215 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Rover 75 | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 75 | 124 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2430 mm |
