2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1976 Seat 124
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 124 would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 715 kg more than 1976 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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1976 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Seat |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 124 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |
