1973 Seat 124 vs. 1998 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1998 Toyota Previa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 124 would be higher. At 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1973 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Previa weights approximately 685 kg more than 1973 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, 1998 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Seat 124 | 1998 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Previa |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
