2007 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Sirion is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Sirion (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Sirion should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 124 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Daihatsu Sirion (140 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Sirion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Sirion | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Sirion | 124 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
