2008 Seat Altea vs. 1977 Seat 124
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1977 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 516 kg more than 1977 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, 2008 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Altea | 1977 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Altea | 124 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |
