2005 Mini Cooper vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 2005 Mini Cooper is newer by 26 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 1,604 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mini Cooper (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mini Cooper weights approximately 295 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, 2005 Mini Cooper (151 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm). This means 2005 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mini Cooper | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Mini | Seat |
| Model | Cooper | 124 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2430 mm |
