2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1977 Seat 124
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Seat 124 would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1977 Seat 124. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 650 kg more than 1977 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 124. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1977 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Seat |
| Model | Defender | 124 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
