2005 Mini Cooper vs. 1970 Seat 124
To start off, 2005 Mini Cooper 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mini Cooper (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1970 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mini Cooper weights approximately 189 kg more than 1970 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 Mini Cooper (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mini Cooper | 1970 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Mini | Seat |
| Model | Cooper | 124 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2430 mm |
