2005 Citroen Saxo vs. 1970 Seat 124
To start off, 2005 Citroen Saxo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Saxo. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Seat 124 weights approximately 131 kg more than 2005 Citroen Saxo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Saxo. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Saxo | 1970 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Saxo | 124 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2430 mm |
