2009 Mini Cooper Clubman vs. 1975 Seat 124
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 34 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), 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman weights approximately 281 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, 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman | 1975 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Mini | Seat |
| Model | Cooper Clubman | 124 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 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 | 118 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
