1972 Seat 124 vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2005 Seat Toledo is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (108 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1972 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Toledo weights approximately 341 kg more than 1972 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, 2005 Seat Toledo (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Seat 124 | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 124 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1271 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
