2008 Seat Ibiza vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 2008 Seat Ibiza is newer by 30 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Ibiza (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 224 kg more than 1978 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 Ibiza (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Ibiza | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Ibiza | 124 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2430 mm |
