2007 Mini Cooper vs. 1975 Seat 124
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mini Cooper weights approximately 246 kg more than 1975 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 Mini Cooper (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mini Cooper | 1975 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Mini | Seat |
| Model | Cooper | 124 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2430 mm |
