1972 Seat 124 vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 35 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1972 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 171 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, 2007 Toyota Corolla (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Seat 124 | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1101 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
